Dr. Lily Crandall grew up in the suburbs of Saint Louis, Missouri. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University with a major in business and minor in biology. Prior to veterinary school, she worked at the Nashville Zoo and World Bird Sanctuary. She then went on to receive her veterinary degree from Colorado State University. She participated in multiple extracurricular activities including dentistry and surgery club, as well as working in rural, low-cost clinics.

Dr. Crandall joined North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital in 2024. Her professional interests include nutrition, dentistry, and surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Crandall enjoys painting, salsa dancing, and traveling. She is also an avid hiker and takes her cat, Ravioli, with her on these adventures.